New Brighton, MN vs St. John, IN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
St. John
72.5
#884 nationally
St. John leads in crime level (0.7 vs 2.5). New Brighton leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 32.6 min). St. John leads in median household income ($123,799 vs $84,707).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Brighton, MN | St. John, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#440) | 72.5 (#884) |
| Population | 22,228 | 23,644 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $389,217 | $464,864 |
| Median Household Income | $84,707 | $123,799 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+43.3 | D+5.6 |
Data coverage note: St. John is missing data for 1 metric that New Brighton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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72.5 Score
St. John, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,864
Population
23,644
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$123,799
Midwest
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